Health sciences news

AUT secures $5.8m in research funding

The Health Research Council (HRC) funding announced in December has proven to be a boon for AUT’s academics.

AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow

Peter Larmer has been made AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellow in recognition of his contribution to AUT's leadership, development and reputation.

A year of successes for AUT’s HFE Group

AUT’s Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) Group has had a stellar 2023, with awards, accreditation – and a set of green rubbish bins.

Marsden success for AUT

A range of groundbreaking research projects have received funding in the 2023 Marsden Fund.

Eke Tangaroa delivers Marsden success

Two researchers from AUT’s Eke Tangaroa programme have achieved Marsden Fund success, receiving funding in the latest 2023 round.

Heart Foundation backs AUT AED research

AUT’s Dr Verity Todd has won funding from Heart Foundation NZ for her research into phone-sized AEDs.

Tuvalu Language Week 2023

An AUT nursing student shares her language learning journey during Tuvalu Language Week for the University’s Pacific language video series, 2023.

Funding for stroke digital tool trial

She’s already been a part of the team to win the Prime Minister’s Science Prize and now Dr Rita Krishnamurthi has more reasons to celebrate.

Tonga Language Week 2023

An AUT alumnus talks about the importance of sustaining culture through language, as part of Tonga Language Week 2023.